What is another word for diaspididae?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪəspˌɪdɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Diaspididae is a family of armored scale insects that feed on plants by sucking the sap out of them. There are several synonyms for this word that describe different aspects of these insects. For example, they are commonly known as the armored scales because they have a protective shield that covers their bodies. Another synonym is the Diaspidinae, which refers to the subfamily of these insects that are most commonly found in North America. Other synonyms include the Phoenicococcinae, which refers to a group of armored scales that are found in Australia, and the Lecanodiaspidinae, which refers to a group of these insects that are found in Africa and Asia.
